Julia Roberts, the Hollywood icon, just celebrated a special day—her youngest son, Henry, turned 17 on June 18, 2024. To mark the occasion, Julia did something unexpected: she shared a beautiful picture of Henry on Instagram.
This rare glimpse into her private life delighted fans, as Julia is known for keeping her family out of the spotlight. But when she and her husband, Daniel Moder, do share photos of their kids, people are always amazed by how wonderful they are.
Julia’s birthday post for Henry was full of love and pride. In the photo, Julia, the star of “Pretty Woman,” is seen looking down at baby Henry with pure joy in her eyes. Henry, just a tiny baby in the picture, seems to be lost in thought, cradled safely in his mother’s arms. It’s a moment that captures the deep bond between mother and son.
Julia’s caption was short but sweet, perfectly expressing her feelings: “Happy Birthday, Henry! You are beautiful.” It’s clear that she’s both proud and a little amazed at how her little boy has grown into a remarkable young man.
Even though Julia and Daniel are very protective of their children’s privacy, they sometimes share special family moments online. Daniel, in particular, has posted videos of their kids—Henry, along with his older siblings, Hazel and Phinnaeus—having fun and making memories together. These glimpses into their family life show just how close-knit and happy they are.
One of the most memorable videos Daniel shared was of Henry skateboarding at a park. In the slow-motion video, Henry is seen riding up a ramp on his skateboard, wearing dark pants and an olive-green t-shirt. When he reaches the top, he smoothly turns his board, bringing his face into view.
As the camera zooms in, you can see Henry’s bright eyes and handsome features. Daniel posted this cool video on June 18, 2021, to celebrate Henry’s 14th birthday, proudly captioning it, “Ya Henry.”
The video quickly attracted comments from fans, who couldn’t help but notice how much Henry resembles his parents. “He looks just like you. Such a nice kid,” one fan wrote. Another added, “He’s exactly like his Dad! Such a lovely boy.”
Some fans also pointed out that Henry shares traits with his mom, with one person saying, “He’s got his mom’s hair.” It’s clear that Henry is a perfect mix of both his parents, though some fans jokingly noted, “This family obviously has no Roberts genes at all!”
This isn’t the first time people have commented on how much Henry looks like his famous parents. In a 2018 photo that Daniel shared, Henry is seen posing casually near a lighthouse. His long hair falls freely as he looks down at the camera, exuding a cool and relaxed vibe. Daniel captioned the photo, “Look closely to see the star-spangled shorts.
One cool young person… Happy Fourth of July from a lighthouse near the Cape.” Fans couldn’t help but admire Henry, with one commenting, “Handsome Henry,” and another noting, “He’s got Julia’s eyes.”
While people love to compare Henry’s looks to his parents, one thing is certain: Julia is a proud and loving mother. She often talks about how much she loves her children and how being a mom is the most important job in her life.
In an interview promoting her movie “Ticket to Paradise,” Julia was asked how she balances her career and motherhood. She replied, “When I’m not working, that’s my full-time job.” She admitted that while it’s not always easy, it’s something she’s deeply passionate about.
Julia also shared a special bond with Henry, calling him her “breakfast buddy.” She mentioned in the interview, “I love breakfast, and it’s my favorite meal of the day. My younger son Henry is my morning partner.” The interviewer, knowing how much Julia loves her breakfast routine, joked that the interview was keeping her away from her breakfast with Henry. Laughing, Julia replied, “Yes, that’s true! We do love our breakfast!”
But Henry isn’t the only child Julia dotes on. She also has a deep love for her twins, Phinnaeus and Hazel. Julia was especially proud when Hazel, at 16, joined her father at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival to support his film “Flag Day.”
The father-daughter duo captured everyone’s attention, with Hazel looking stylish in a yellow dress with floral lace embroidery and black Mary Janes. Her father, Daniel, looked dapper in a black suit.
Julia praised Hazel for her poise and confidence during the event, even recalling a playful argument they had about Hazel’s decision not to wear eyeliner. “That girl is unique,” Julia said with a smile. “Her innocence is just so lovely.”
When photos of Hazel and Daniel at Cannes surfaced, fans were quick to comment on Hazel’s beauty, though many noted how different she looked from her famous mom.
“She’s lovely, but you’d never guess who her mom is… they don’t look alike at all,” one fan commented. Others pointed out how much Hazel resembles her father, but still praised her for being beautiful.
While Julia’s children may not all look exactly like her, there’s no doubt about the love and pride she feels for them. Whether it’s sharing a rare family photo or talking about their special moments, Julia Roberts shows us all that, at the end of the day, family is what matters most.
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